Washington State Voter Party Affiliation Controversy
Fox News reports on controversy surrounding Washington state's requirement for voters to declare their party affiliation on the outside of their mail-in ballot for the Republican primary election.
Key Points
- State Republicans have been trying to change the law since 2016 to allow voters to be unaffiliated
- Washington Secretary of State's office includes examples of protests from voters on their ballots
- Voters can choose to deliver their ballot to a ballot box instead of mailing it in
Pros
- Helps prevent people from 'gaming the system' by voting in another party's primary
- Ensures compliance with state and national party rules
Cons
- Raises concerns about voter privacy and potential security risks
- Criticism from voters who feel uncomfortable disclosing their party affiliation on the outside of the envelope